How to find loggers in a new area? Will have logs to get rid of.

[TreeandLand]

I just looked at a job in a suburban backyard in Wells, Maine that is bigger than any I have done before. Homeowner want's a 30' by 75' swath of forest removed. There are white pines, hemlocks and some hardwood (which we will take for firewood.)
I my plan is to cut the softwood logs into 8' lengths and pile them by the road for a logger to take away. I think there will be between 12 and 20 good logs. I only know one logger and he does not work in this area. Any ideas?

 

[Gypo Logger]

Not trying to be smart azz, but no logger will swing by for 12-20 pine logs anymore than the grocery store will swing by for a dozen bruised oranges.
If it was bigwood maybe, but they wouldn't pay much. Maybe find a small outfit with a portable mill and he might give you 1/2 the lumber.
John

 

[PB]

You don't need a logger. You need a truck driver who will take the logs to the mill. They don't care how many logs are on the trailer as long as they get paid by the mile. For that many logs you probably will owe the driver more than you would get for the logs anyhow.

 

[D&B Mack]

Take a picture, put on CL as free wood and/or logs. Should be gone pretty quick.

 

[John Ellison]

Talk to the local mills, find out if they know anybody that has a small selfloader. They might swing by and pick up a small quantity but would be unlikely to pay for them.

 

[Oldtimer]

If you cut the softwood 8', you just killed any value it had.
Call 468-8281, ask for Dale.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Sawlogs should'nt be any shorter than 102" (8' 6") unless specified before hand.
Also, all logs should have limbs cut tight to the trunk.
John

 

[Mike Van]

"suburban backyard " 2 words that are the kiss of death on most sawmills wanting these logs.

 

[GASoline71]

Set some opened cans of Copenhagen out and a sign that says "Free PBR!". That will get the elusive loggers out in the open. Well... maybe out of the tavern anyways... LOL.

Gary

 

[whitebutler]

get a mill for the ole chainsaw and make your own boards I know I wouldnt swing by to collect that little. you might be able to use them yourself.I mean ya might got nothin to lose but experience to gain.

 

[2dogs]

"suburban backyard " 2 words that are the kiss of death on most sawmills wanting these logs.

Yep. Tramp metal.

 

[TreeandLand]

Talk to the local mills, find out if they know anybody that has a small selfloader. They might swing by and pick up a small quantity but would be unlikely to pay for them.

Thanks, this sounds like good advice. I'll call sawmills and log yards in the region...some in NH might be close enough.

 

[056kid]

Where is the free PBR??

 

[whitebutler]

Ya know I got to be honest with ya If it was Free homebrew and Husky instead of cope i'd fly out and do somethin for ya but I have never been in a plain eather so even that is creepy but i would for homebrew and lots of it:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[CUCV]

A friend from work used to log that area, he mentioned Robert Libby, Gilpatrick, Laveck, Yankee Hardwoods. I know some areas you could unload the logs in Dover or in the Seacoast NH area.

 

[cat-face timber]

Why not make all of it Firewood?
Maybe give it to the local widows?
The local boy scout troop will know where they are.

Maybe get a alaskan and a big Husky and make some lumber.

The 8'6'' saw log is correct!

 

[logbutcher]

White Pine sawlogs can bring you some $$$. Take the advice here:
never leave clear pine < 16' for the best price.

It could be worth your while to talk to a local Consulting Forester to value the timber BEFORE you harvest. A good Forester will get you the true value of the wood in spades. Be sure to get a written contract from the Landowner.

 

[TreeandLand]

thanks

Thanks all, for your thoughts. I will be sure to have the homeowner sign a contract. And, the ground is freezing now, so the time is getting right to begin this work.

 

[TreeandLand]

A friend from work used to log that area, he mentioned Robert Libby, Gilpatrick, Laveck, Yankee Hardwoods. I know some areas you could unload the logs in Dover or in the Seacoast NH area.

I'll save these names, thank you. I spoke with a guy at the Buxton (Maine) log yard who said if he has a truck nearby he could send it over for my logs.